Executive Assistant Opening in Richmond, Virginia

Executive Assistant Opening in Richmond, Virginia

We’re hiring an executive assistant to the managing partner in our Richmond, Virginia office. Applicants should send cover letter addressed to Marion Werkheiser and resume to marion@culturalheritagepartners.com with “Executive Assistant” as the subject line.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE MANAGING PARTNER

Cultural Heritage Partners, PLLC, is an entrepreneurial law, advocacy, and strategy firm serving clients in the cultural heritage sector throughout the world. We are committed to advancing the interests of our clients and the global art and preservation movement as a whole. We believe that the path to a better future is paved with lessons from our shared past.

We are urgently seeking an Executive Assistant with a four-year college degree and at least five years of applicable experience to support the firm’s managing partner in its Richmond, Virginia office.

Research, prioritize, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the partner, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature

Work closely and effectively with the partner to keep her well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately. Acts as a “barometer,” having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the partner updated.

Law firm experience is not required, but all candidates should possess high-level interpersonal skills, unfailing professionalism, and the capacity to handle sensitive and confidential situations. The position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy, as well as the ability to communicate with individuals both internally and externally at all levels.

Being extremely detail-oriented, able to manage competing priorities and deadlines, and the thoughtfulness to anticipate the needs of the partner as well as other attorneys are much desired characteristics, as is a sense of humor.
Signs you are our next Executive Assistant:

You consider yourself a people person and have been known to strike up conversations with strangers

You enjoy the opportunity to wear many hats and would be bored otherwise

You think organizing is fun

You understand the importance of communication

You are able to anticipate others’ needs and plan accordingly

Salary range is $40,000-$45,000 depending on experience, with a generous benefits package including health insurance and 401(k) plan with employer match. This position is full time, with some flexibility in scheduling and generous paid time off.